Clinical study on the frequency of dental examinations and oral prophylaxis in patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease

Abstract

Data on diabetic patients' attitudes and behaviour toward oral hygiene procedures is limited. The purpose of this study is to compare the habits of diabetic and non-diabetic periodontitis patients in terms of dental health and prophylaxis, in order to promote public oral health education. A total of 94 patients from Bihor County participated in the study. Dental check-ups and oral prophylaxis are two aspects neglected by both diabetic patients with periodontal disease and non-diabetic patients with periodontitis. The findings of this clinical study could be used to develop public health policies aimed at screening and primary prevention of periodontal disease in diabetic patients, as well as raising awareness of the importance of dental examinations and the prevention and management of oral complications among patients suffering from diabetes.